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Cultural Events

June 2026

Jun 27
8:30a
End Date

CANCELLED - Kayak Tour of St. Charles Bay

Goose Island State Park
This program has been cancelled due to the forecasted high winds.
Jun 27
10:00a
End Date

Trade Beads

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Learn how small glass beads changed the course of history, then make your own bead bracelet!
Jun 27
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

Goose Island History Tour (Registration Required)

Goose Island State Park
Join volunteer Doreen for a special tour that will highlight America 250!
Jun 27
2:00p
End Date

Mission History Tour

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Enjoy a guided history tour of Mission Espiritu Santo as you learn about life in and around the mission during the Spanish Colonial Era.
Jun 28
1:00p
End Date

Visitor Center (Castle) Hours

Lake Corpus Christi State Park
Learning about natural and cultural resources combine at the historic Castle / Refectory!

July 2026

Jul 1
8:30p
End Date

Buck Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
Jul 2
9:30p
End Date

Miles of Stars

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Jul 3
2:30p
End Date

Nature Constitution

Goose Island State Park
Write your own constitution for nature using ink made from oak galls! This is an America 250 program.
Jul 4
9:00a
End Date

History Beneath Our Feet

Ray Roberts Lake State Park - Johnson Branch Unit
Celebrate America250 as we hike through the history of the Johnson Branch Unit.
Jul 4
10:00a
End Date

Feeding a Revolution- Goliad's Ties to American Independence

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover the role the cattle herds of Mission Espiritu Santo played in helping to shape American history!
Jul 4
1:00p
End Date

Feeding a Revolution- Goliad's Ties to American Independence

Goliad State Park & Historic Site
Discover the role the cattle herds of Mission Espiritu Santo played in helping to shape American history!
Jul 4
9:30p
End Date

Star Spangled Skies

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday under the stars!
Jul 9
11:00a
End Date

Corn Husks a Symbol of Tradition and Ingenuity: Part I

In coordination with Big Bend Conservation Alliance, join us for this FREE event at the Presidio Library. Let's honor the Indigenous Peoples of the La Junta area by making corn husk dolls and learning about their culture.
Jul 11
12:30p
End Date

Second Saturday with Steve: Field School Report

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Unearthing an 18th‑century Spanish Presidio and how you can join future TAS field school digs.
Jul 16
9:30p
End Date

Miles of Stars

Davis Mountains State Park
Join us as we appreciate some of the darkest skies in the U.S. through storytelling and telescope viewing.
Jul 19
9:30a
End Date

Estero's 20th Anniversary: Tram & a Craft!

A fun ride to explore the Park's history, its habitats and animals, and then a commemorative print!
Jul 20
10:00a
End Date

Jr. Ranger Academy

Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul 21
10:00a
End Date

Jr. Ranger Academy

Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul 22
10:00a
End Date

Jr. Ranger Academy

Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul 23
10:00a
End Date

Jr. Ranger Academy

Bastrop State Park
Find out what it takes to be a Junior Ranger through four mornings of fun summer programs, activities, and crafts all about the park!
Jul 25
10:00a
End Date

Flintknapping Demo

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Ever wonder how an arrowhead is made? Come find out from an expert flintknapper!
Jul 29
8:30p
End Date

Buck Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.

August 2026

Aug 1
9:00a
End Date

Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike

Stephen F. Austin State Park
Join us for a guided walk-through Stephen F. Austin State Park to discover edible and medicinal plants.
Aug 1
8:30p
End Date

Buck Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.

September 2026

Sep 1
8:30p
End Date

Buck Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
Sep 5
9:00a
End Date

Dutch Oven Demo

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Someone is cooking something tasty! Come learn from the pros about the versatility of cooking in a Dutch oven!

October 2026

Oct 1
8:30p
End Date

Buck Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.

November 2026

Nov 1
8:30p
End Date

Buck Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.
Nov 14
10:00a
End Date

Frontier Day

Abilene State Park
Immerse yourself in the wild history of the Texas frontier for a day.

December 2026

Dec 1
8:30p
End Date

Buck Moon Hike

Davis Mountains State Park
Enjoy the July "Buck" moon rise on its fullest night during a hike along Skyline Drive Trail.